Local Salary Data

Special Effects Artists and Animators Salary in Sherman Oaks, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$46,904
5 filings
DOL Median (Sherman Oaks, CA)
$46,904
vs National
-39.9%
National: $78,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,866
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$46,904
-39.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$78,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Sherman Oaks, CA earns $46,904 in nominal terms, which is 39.9% below the national average of $78,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,866 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Sherman Oaks, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
DIGITAL ANGEL CORPORATION$72,0002
FORWARD PUBLISHING, LLC$55,0001
ROBOTOKI INC.$46,9043
SPARK UNLIMITED, INC.N/A2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Special Effects Artists and Animators make in Sherman Oaks, CA?

The median Special Effects Artists and Animators salary in Sherman Oaks, CA is $46,904 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Sherman Oaks, CA a good place to work as a Special Effects Artists and Animators?

A Special Effects Artists and Animators in Sherman Oaks, CA earns 39.9% less than the national median of $78,000, or $33,866 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.